Gallery History

Walker-Cunningham Fine Art, formed by Alfred J. Walker and Sarah B. Cunningham in January, 2007, continues the work of Alfred J. Walker Fine Art founded in 1979.

Alfred J. Walker Fine Art served collectors and institutions in their acquisition of fine American paintings of the late 19th and early 20th centuries for over twenty-six years. Today, Walker-Cunningham looks ahead to the future of collecting while retaining the expertise gained by nearly three decades in the business.

Gallery clients include both private collectors and institutions and we welcome the opportunity to work with collectors of American paintings, both new and established. With rigorous attention to quality and value, we offer a full range of services including buying, selling, and brokering; restoration and framing consultation; appraisal and auction representation. Our private gallery allows for a comfortable and confidential setting in which to view and discuss potential acquisitions as well as your general collecting goals and interests.

About the Owner
Sarah B. Cunningham, a Rhode Island native, joined the firm of Alfred J. Walker Fine Art in 1999. After receiving her Bachelor's degree from Duke University in 1997 and completing graduate work at the Rhode Island School of Design, Sarah worked as manager and director of Alfred J. Walker Fine Art for over eight years. After the retirement of her mentor and gallery founder, Alfred J. Walker, Sarah embarked upon a new chapter in the gallery's long history. She now serves as owner of the newly formed Walker-Cunningham Fine Art.
About the Founder
Alfred J. Walker founded Alfred J. Walker Fine Art in 1979 after years in the brokerage business on both the east and west coasts. A Massachusetts native and graduate of Brown University, BA Class of 1959, Alfred first worked privately from his townhouse on Dartmouth Street in the Back Bay before establishing a presence on Newbury Street that has served collectors for nearly 30 years. Today, Alfred enthusiastically continues his association with the gallery.